Various Western media outlets, including BBC, CNN, and The Guardian, gave extensive coverage to the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The farewell ceremony began on Monday in the capital, Tehran, drawing significant international media attention. Reports highlighted the scale of the event and the participation of large crowds from across the country.

According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the funeral procession saw participants carrying national flags and portraits of Khamenei. Throughout the march, attendees expressed respect through slogans and emphasized messages of national unity. In addition to Western outlets, Israeli and several Muslim world media organizations also gave the event prominent coverage.

The large-scale participation and broad media attention underscored the significance of the occasion within Iran and beyond, reflecting both domestic reverence and global interest in the transition following Khamenei’s passing.